Northern Lights Qajaq Society

Schedule

There are people who want to know the exact schedule of the Gathering. We sympathize. The truth is, the exact schedule is created when the mentors meet to hammer out a plan. A formal schedule should be available by mid August. Here, generally speaking, is what you can count on.

During past years we have held sessions on forward and maneuvering strokes, boat control, bomb-proofing your roll, plus casual tours. We are in the process of developing a two part curriculum with a formal progression in the areas of strokes, aft finishing rolls and forward finishing rolls.

Yoga classes are heldFriday,SaturdayandSundaymornings.

Local and guest mentors conduct rolling sessions during most timeslots throughout the event.

The harpoon contest and SOF rescues relay are conducted after lunchon Saturday, with the winners announced at theSaturdayevening program.

A skin-boat rescue session is typically heldon Saturdayafternoon.

On Sundaymorning we have a Parade of Skin Boats, where we make a short paddle and encourage everyone to paddle and compare as many skin boats as possible. Occasionally we also have a handline fishing conteston Sundaymorning… weather and schedule permitting.

Evening programs include films and presentations from visiting mentors and participants.Saturday’sevening session includes our annual silent auction and raffle. You are encouraged to bring items to offer for either or both.

The event does not start untilThursdayatNoon, please do not arrive before that.Thursdayafternoon classes are informal rolling instruction and casual tours.SundayAM classes are dependent on participant input and desire. The event instruction ends atNoonon Sunday, and you may hold off breaking camp until after that.